2441 18th Street, NW
Subterranean Sakuramen now sees the light! Almost exactly a year ago we learned that Sakuramen would be expanding into the former Botanica Yemaya space upstairs. For those not familiar with the deliciousness at Sakuramen – you can check out their menu here. I’m told that the new upstairs space is opening up soon, possibly today. Check out the great new mural done by Henley Bounkhong, a self-taught ballpoint pen artist, aka Golden Rabbit Silent Monkey:
1700 1st Street, NW
From Big Bear:
“ALL YOU CAN EAT OYSTERS!
Saturday 10/17
Local Cider from ANXO CIDERY
Grilled Sausages from MEATS AND FOODS
Get a sneak peek at ANXO’s first collaborative cider with Millstone Cellars (the first Cider house in DC!)
Grilled sausages from local sausage house, Meats and Foods
Fixins’ from Honeycomb Grocer (Union Market),
Number One Sons (Bloomingdale Farmers Market),
Gordy’s Pickles, and Woodberry Kitchen Pantry.
Hot spiked mulled cider from Reid’s Orchard!
Tickets – $40/person.
Oysters are served every way – grilled, fried, raw on the half shell. ALL YOU CAN EAT!!”
465 K Street, NW
Back in August we learned that the owner of Tico at 14th and U, Michael Schlow, was bringing a new restaurant to the former Kushi space that has been closed since Sept. 2014. A new liquor license placard has been posted at the former Kushi space for Alta Strada:
“Restaurant serving Italian food with a seating capacity of 150. Total occupancy load of 199. Requesting a sidewalk cafe with a seating capacity of 50 and entertainment endorsement.”
You can see Alta Strada’s menu from Massachusetts here. Updates as they get closer to opening.
looking west towards 5th Street
looking east
2429 18th Street, NW
Back in September 2014 we learned that La Fourchette was for sale (open since 1978 in Adams Morgan.) At the time it was listed at $2,900,000. I just noticed a new listing today with a $300k price drop:
“Bar/Restaurant/Apartment. In heart of Adams Morgan! 2,588 sqft rest/bar with liq license, outdoor patio seating,20 ft ceilings, exposed brick wall, dry storage basement/laundry/office. Building also has 1,680 sqf two floor 3br, 2bath apartment, move-in condition w/ separate entrance. Total bldg sqft = 4,268. New streetscape. Over $500M in develop underway with new hotel and condos”
1413 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Any chance you or readers any updates on what is going on with https://www.popville.com/2015/01/dc-conscious-cafe-close-to-opening-on-h-street-ne/DC Conscious Cafe on H St?
I live nearby and have been hoping it would open for months. Wondering if the project is defunct and will taunt me with the welcoming facade until someone else buys the property, or if it might actually open?”
and another reader simply asks: “Is Bab Korean ever going to open?”
All good questions. Seems like a lot of money was spent on renovations so it’s bizarre both projects seem stalled for so long. Anyone hear anything?
1387 H Street, NE
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Petworth Cafe is opening tomorrow. I’m liking those prices!!
3657 Georgia Ave, NW
From Dino’s Grotto:
“Bacon~Wrapped, Nutella~Stuffed French Toast ~ Italian Nutella. Bacon. Deep Fried. Peach Bourbon Maple Syrup. Need we say more?”
No you need not – sold!!! You can see the full menu here:
1914 9th Street, NW
1601 Rhode Island Avenue, NE
A reader reports:
“Another new bar/restaurant for Rhode Island Ave. They don’t have food yet but they’re open for beer and cocktails. They have a few house brewed drafts that were pretty good. They’re also doing a no tipping policy and choosing to pay a fair wage to wait staff.”
735 8th Street, SE
From Zest American Bistro‘s facebook page:
“To our Loyal Customers:
As of October 5, 2015, Zest will be closed until further notice. We look forward to the opportunity to focus solely on our most recent venture, Agua 301. We have loved our time with Zest, and have had an awesome run.
We are grateful to all our staff, family and friends and would like to say a special thank you to all of our wonderful patrons who have come through our doors over the years, providing us with your business and support. You have made the experience, unforgettable. For our valued Loyalty Members, your points will remain intact and may be redeemed at Agua 301 at 301 Water Street, SE in Yards Park.
We remain committed to the Capitol Hill Community and look forward to serving you at Agua 301.
Sincerely,
Stephen & Amanda Briggs, David Bonior”
2108 8th Street, NW
Burger before the movie? A new liquor license placard has gone up for Tasty Burger – located around the corner from the new Atlantic Plumbing Cinema (opening Oct. 15th):
“New restaurant specializing in burgers, fries, and shakes. Total Occupancy Load of 99 and seating for 56. Entertainment Endorsement to offer occasional acoustical music and similar live entertainment. Summer Garden with seating for 29.”
You can see the original Boston based menus here.
8th Street looking south to V
entrance is around the corner from 9:30 Club, the coming Atlantic Plumbing Cinema and across the street from the decrepit old warehouse that may or may not get developed in our lifetimes.